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Editor's Choice
Google Drive
The most collaborative storage, tied into Google Workspace.
- Seamless Docs and Workspace
- Generous 15GB free
- Great sharing
- Works everywhere
9.4
Excellent Cloud Storage
Best Cloud Storage 2026
Back up, sync and share your files securely. We compared the top cloud storage services for individuals and teams.
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Google Drive
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Dropbox
The benchmark for fast, reliable file sync.
- Best-in-class sync
- Excellent sharing and history
- Wide app integrations
- Reliable apps
9.2Very Good - 3
pCloud
Outstanding value with one-time lifetime plans.
- One-time lifetime pricing
- Optional zero-knowledge Crypto
- Good media playback
- Swiss privacy
9.3Excellent - 4
iCloud
The natural choice across iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- Deep Apple integration
- Affordable tiers
- Advanced Data Protection option
- Effortless backups
8.9Very Good - 5
Sync.com
Zero-knowledge storage that keeps files truly private.
- Zero-knowledge by default
- Good value plans
- Canadian privacy laws
- Solid file recovery
9.0Very Good
Alle Anbieter im Überblick
| # | Anbieter | Bewertung | Am besten für | Free storage | Preis | |
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| 1 | Google Drive | 9.4/10 | Best for Collaboration | 15GB | 1,99 $ | Zum Angebot |
| 2 | Dropbox | 9.2/10 | Best Sync | 2GB | 11,99 $ | Zum Angebot |
| 3 | pCloud | 9.3/10 | Best Value | 10GB | 4,99 $ | Zum Angebot |
| 4 | iCloud | 8.9/10 | Best for Apple | 5GB | 1,00 $ | Zum Angebot |
| 5 | Sync.com | 9.0/10 | Best for Privacy | 5GB | 82,00 $ | Zum Angebot |
Cloud storage keeps your files safe, synced across devices and easy to share. We compared the leading services on security, value and how well they fit different ecosystems.
How we rate cloud storage
- Security (30%) — encryption and privacy.
- Features (25%) — sync, sharing, versioning.
- Performance (20%) — upload/download reliability.
- Value (25%) — price per terabyte.
How to choose cloud storage
Match the service to your devices and priorities. Apple users lean to iCloud; collaborators love Google Drive and Dropbox; the privacy-conscious prefer end-to-end encrypted options like Sync.com and pCloud.
Buyer's guide
Compare price per terabyte, whether files are zero-knowledge encrypted, file-versioning history, and how easy sharing and recovery are.
Häufige Fragen
What is the best cloud storage?
It depends on your needs: Google Drive for collaboration, Sync.com and pCloud for privacy, iCloud for Apple users.
Is free cloud storage enough?
Free tiers (2–15GB) suit light users. Paid plans add space, versioning and stronger security.
What is zero-knowledge encryption?
It means only you can read your files — not even the provider can. Sync.com and pCloud (Crypto) offer it.
How much does 1TB cost?
Around $8–$12 per month, or less with annual or lifetime plans like pCloud.
Can I share large files?
Yes. All our picks let you share files and folders by link, with controls on lower or higher tiers.
Unser Testsieger: Google Drive
9.4
Zum Angebot
Ausführliche Testberichte zu allen Empfehlungen
- Google Drive 9.4/10 The most collaborative storage, tied into Google Workspace.
- Dropbox 9.2/10 The benchmark for fast, reliable file sync.
- pCloud 9.3/10 Outstanding value with one-time lifetime plans.
- iCloud 8.9/10 The natural choice across iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- Sync.com 9.0/10 Zero-knowledge storage that keeps files truly private.
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